Cisco Systems 3750E Configuring Interface Characteristics, Understanding Interface Types, 11-1

C H A P T E R 11

Configuring Interface Characteristics

This chapter defines the types of interfaces on the Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E switch and describes how to configure them. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E standalone switch and to a Catalyst 3750-E switch stack.

The chapter consists of these sections:

•Understanding Interface Types, page 11-1

•Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 11-15

•Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 11-20

•Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces, page 11-31

•Configuring the System MTU, page 11-33

•Configuring the Cisco Redundant Power System 2300, page 11-35

•Configuring the Power Supplies, page 11-37

•Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 11-38

Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch command reference for this release and the online Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference, Release 12.2.

Understanding Interface Types

This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types. The rest of the chapter describes configuration procedures for physical interface characteristics.

Note The stack ports on the rear of the Catalyst 3750-E switch are not Ethernet ports and cannot be configured.

These sections describe the interface types:

•Port-Based VLANs, page 11-2

•Switch Ports, page 11-2

•Routed Ports, page 11-4

•Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 11-5

Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switch Software Configuration Guide

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